AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Boom in Brazil: Brazil logged 5.87 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2026, with Spanish arrivals up about 20% year-to-date—its best January-July performance since 2013—helping the Northeast drive the surge. Cuba Sanctions Pressure: Cuba’s foreign minister says U.S. sanctions are blocking food and medicine shipments and targeting Cuban entities, as Washington tightens penalties on state firms and travel-linked dealings. Venezuela’s Dollarization Debate: Venezuela’s National Assembly has named “money doctor” Steve Hanke as adviser, pushing a radical dollarization plan amid hyperinflation. Regional Economy Watch: ECLAC cut its 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.2%, warning the pace is too weak to lift incomes sustainably. Colombia Earthquake Fallout: Relief and rescue efforts continue after the 7.4 quake, with controversy over foreign rescue presence and ongoing calls for careful, verified aid giving. Energy and Investment: Venezuela is moving ahead with offshore gas deals involving BP, Shell and partners, while Brazil expands AI and digital cooperation ties with India and China.
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